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Sustainability
EU launches new strategic framework for agri-food research and innovation
The European Commission has this week unveiled its Communication on a new Strategic Approach to Research and Innovation for agriculture, forestry, rural areas and food systems.
The compostable packaging switch: Why it fails on use case, not material
Ecofy's Sameer Kulkarni explains how getting packaging specifications right is becoming a commercial and compliance imperative.
Cirkla to open US moulded fibre packaging facility in Georgia
Cirkla is to establish a new US manufacturing facility in Gainesville, Georgia.
New packaging rules come into effect across the EU: F&B industry reacts
From today (12 August 2026), new measures under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation apply across the European Union, aiming to promote a circular economy and strengthen the Single Market for packaging.
Metsä Group invests €25m in fibre-based food packaging as Kuura textile project is halted
Metsä Group is investing approximately €25 million in a new production line for its Muoto fibre-based food packaging in Finland.
Aldi and Arla trial UV-tagged milk bottles to track recycling
Aldi and Arla Foods UK have launched an eight-week trial using ultraviolet tags to track milk bottles through the recycling system.
Seal the deal for retailers: Guaranteeing seal integrity in modified atmosphere packaging
Tara O’Connor, product manager for tray sealers at Ishida Europe, outlines the practical steps manufacturers can take to reduce failure rates and strengthen packaging performance.
Rize raises $31m in Series B funding to scale sustainable rice farming
Rize, an agri-tech start-up based in Singapore, has raised $31 million in Series B funding to scale its AI-led sustainable rice farming technology across Southeast Asia.
CPI joins €6.3m project to develop AI-powered alternatives for climate-vulnerable ingredients
CPI has joined a €6.3 million Horizon Europe project investigating how engineering biology and AI could help create more sustainable supply chains.
Extreme weather shockwaves: How can the F&B industry build resilience?
The global F&B industry is preparing for major supply chain disruption as meteorologists warn that the strengthening El Niño weather pattern is likely to intensify extreme weather across key agricultural regions. FoodBev's Leah Smith reports.
Hippo Harvest secures $30m funding to scale robotic organic greenhouse production
US indoor farming company Hippo Harvest has raised $30 million in a Series C funding round to accelerate the commercialisation of its robotics-powered organic leafy greens business.
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